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Wind set to ease for Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but not disappear

Baku’s race-day forecast offers some relief from Friday’s strong winds, but a noticeable breeze and hazy skies are still expected.

GPBeat · Newsroom26 Sept 2026, 11:20 · 1 min

Wind is forecast to ease for Saturday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but it could still be noticeable around Baku’s street circuit. A weather update published by RacingNews365 in cooperation with WeerOnline expects a change in wind direction and winds of force 3 to 4 during the race.

The forecast also calls for more sunshine than on Friday, although desert dust high in the atmosphere could leave the sky hazy. The afternoon temperature is expected to reach about 26C, with a UV index of 6.

Friday’s stronger winds caused problems in qualifying. Kimi Antonelli hit the wall in Q1 and finished 16th; he cited the wind as one cause of the incident, RacingNews365 reports.

RacingNews365 says wind and dust could affect grip and visibility, factors teams may need to consider when choosing tyres and setting up their cars.

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SOURCELaatste weerupdate F1 GP Azerbeidzjan 2026RacingNews365 Nederland · Source date as found: 2026-09-26

Source context

RacingNews365 published the 26 September weather update in cooperation with WeerOnline.

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RacingNews365 published Lieke Jacobs's weather update on 26 September 2026 and says it produced the update in cooperation with WeerOnline. These are not two independently read forecasts; no other publication was supplied for comparison.

This source finding must be read within the stated scope and source context. Source and origin of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weather update 26 September 2026 The WeerOnline forecast itself was not supplied separately.

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The update forecasts a change in wind direction and somewhat less wind on Saturday, while saying winds of force 3 to 4 would remain noticeable during the race. It also forecasts sunnier conditions than the preceding day, desert dust aloft and a hazy sky, an afternoon temperature of about 26 degrees Celsius, and UV index 6.

This source finding must be read within the stated scope and source context. Forecast for race day at the Baku street circuit Saturday, 26 September 2026; afternoon forecast These are forecasts, not observed race conditions. The article does not specify a temperature measurement site or a wind-speed conversion.

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RacingNews365 reports strong winds on Friday and says Kimi Antonelli hit the wall in Q1, finished P16, and identified wind as one cause of his incident.

This source finding must be read within the stated scope and source context. Reported context from the preceding qualifying session Friday before the 26 September 2026 race Antonelli's explanation and the qualifying detail are reported through this article; no original interview or results document was supplied.

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RacingNews365 assesses that wind and dust could affect grip and visibility and make tyre choice and car setup more important. This is the publisher's prospective assessment, not an established race effect.

This source finding must be read within the stated scope and source context. Possible competitive implications of the forecast Ahead of the race on 26 September 2026 No measured change in grip or visibility, or confirmed setup decision, is documented.

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